Semua Bab The Mate Lottery: I Won The Emporer : Bab 41 - Bab 50

LIORA'S POVThe door opens, and a different Sincalion leads a very nervous Tedmold into the room. He looks far less composed than the Emperor, fidgeting with the cuff of his shirt. He sits in the chair, eyes darting everywhere.The Sincalion unfolds the partchment after requesting Tedmold to place his hand on the Goddess's, outstretched palm.“Your Highness, the first question,” the Sincalion reads, “Do you believe that Liora should give you one of her Goddess’s Wishes, even if you fail this final test?”Tedmold’s face flushes scarlet. He sputters, clearly angry at the direct challenge to his ego, yet he can't lie. “Yes, I believe she should!” He finally declares. “The Emperor is a self-serving, cold-hearted tyrant. My intentions are pure unlike his, so yes I do believe I am the worthier recipient!”We all stare at the jewel. It instantly, blazes with light. Affirming it's true that he wholeheartedly believes he is the most deserving recipient of my wishes. I do understand why he ha

PRINCESS HEATHER'S POV Once I heard that my stepsister and the Emporer have left, I literally flew to Tedmond’s chambers. I bet he has the wish stone now. And I need to ensure he doesn't waste his wish on some petty revenge or, worse, some pathetic romantic gesture for that foolish sister of mine.The first thing I inform Tedmold is I have seen Liora leave with the Emporer on a romantic stroll. Immediately his fists clenches at his sides. Excellent. The more deeply Liora wounds his stupid heart, the deeper his desire for ultimate revenge will be.“Did she give you the stone?”He nods stiffly, reaching into his pocket and pulling out the small, velvet pouch. He tips it, and the iridescent obsidian stone gleams, pulsing with the power I can practically taste. My fingers twitch with the desire to touch it.“It’s here,” he confirms. “She gave me strict instructions though. Said I have to make the wish by the end of today, and I have to be ‘absolutely certain’ of what I want.”I step clos

LIORA'S POVThe ship bumps the pier and I feel a wave of profound relief, the competition is over, I have a wish to make and some people will finally be out of my life, expecially Hilda.I step onto the solid wood of the dock. A golden carriage, with Imperial crests gleaming on its doors, stand waiting and liveried guards stand next to it. The Emperor is beside me, his hand resting lightly on my lower back.Around us, the other participants are in joyous reunions with their families. But a few yards away, Tedmond stands utterly alone. Of course there is no one who has come to pick him up. "We should depart, if we are to reach the palace before nightfall." The Emporer tells "One moment," I murmur. I walk toward Tedmond, feeling the eyes of everyone piercing my back. Of course everyone is shocked to see me with the Emporer instead of Heather, plus they are all curious about the one who won the goddess wishes. Tedmold doesn't look up until I am right in front of him. "Hey, I know yo

Liora's POVSeveral officials of the palace stands in front of one of the entrances, ready to receive their Emporer.Our carriage slows down and halts in front of the waiting officials. They bow their heads in respect when Lordrin steps out and offers me his hand.If they are surprised that it's not the woman he choose in the lottery he's retuned with they don't show."Your Majesty, we have missed you. Welcome back, " The man at the front says and he step forward to embrace the Emporer. They seem close. He must be quite a good master to them."I missed a good bed." Lordrin replies, causing me to roll my eyes. The beds at the island were the best I slept on, besides his quarters had the largest one."Liora, this is my assistant Rufus. Rufus Please welcome my mate, princess Liora." He introduces me to the officials. "It is an honour to welcome you, my lady. Our people will be delighted to see our Emporer has finally found someone." Rufus gladly welcome me and his coluges laugh at his j

Liora's POV"You look truly stunning, my lady," My personal maid, Lisa tells, her smile almost lulling away my anxiety. Today is the day to recreate my mate bond with the Emperor.Apparently being his mate means having one of the largest and magnificent chambers in the palace and having everything handled for you including bathing and dressing. Which feels very strange when you are used to do everything for yourself. But I do like my maid, she is young and overly friendly. It took her hours to perfectly style my hair with over twenty silver pins. Now I am getting tired of standing in one place as she works on my overly beautiful dress.Now that my name is associated with the Emporer's, I have to always look clean and polished every second."You're lucky your waist is so small, my lady. You won't have to wear a corset and die of suffocation," Lisa jokes."I will escort you to the hall. The Emporer is already there," she says. Servants are going about their work as usual as we make o